Wiring Vandersteen's with Vandersteen Subs


I have a question about wiring Vandersteen main speakers with Vandersteen subwoofers. I'm currently running a pair of 3's with a Classe 6 mkII pre and a pair of Classe Dr-8's run in mono. I'm definitely a fan of the balanced conection between pre-amp and amp in this configuration (as well as the Dr-8's as monoblocks). Where exactly does the Vandy crossover module sit? Between preamp and amp? Post-amp? or both? Could I connect all this up and used the balanced output and inputs of my preamp and amp. I've looked at the Vandersteen website and its not totally clear to me so I was hoping to have some help from someone who has actually configured a system something like mine.
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Showing 1 response by sdcampbell

I think you should check with Vandersteen to learn if the "standard" crossover unit is available in a balanced configuration. As I recall, the "standard" crossover comes only with RCA jacks.

However, the Vandy Model 5 crossover (comes in 2 stainless steel enclosures -- one per channel) can be ordered with either balanced or unbalanced inputs. The Model 5 crossover is pricey when purchased new: the balanced configuration is $800, and the RCA configuration is $600. I can verify, however, that the Model 5 crossovers are virtually seamless, and allow for near-perfect (nothing's perfect, after all) integration with the main speakers.